Taiwan reports 3 more measles cases
The Taiwan Department of Disease Control and Prevention, or Taiwan CDC, reported three additional confirmed cases of measles in the country yesterday.
The three cases became ill between December 20 and 27, and developed rashes from December 24 to 29. Two of the cases were exposed in the same space as cases in the hospital cluster incident, and they subsequently developed symptoms such as fever and rash, which were confirmed after testing.
A total of 14 cases have been confirmed in this hospital-related cluster incident so far, including the index case announced on December 10 and subsequent hospital-related confirmed cases.
The third case went to Cambodia for work from December 2 to 19. After returning home, he went to the clinic twice for treatment due to symptoms such as fever, chills, and cough. He was referred to the hospital and diagnosed after being notified and tested.
According to statistics from the Taiwan CDC, as of December 30, 2024, there have been a total of 29 measles cases in Taiwan, ranging in age from their 20s to their 50s. Among them, 19 are domestic infection cases (including 4 cluster cases), and the other 10 cases were imported.
The CDC explains that measles is a highly contagious disease and is contagious for 4 days before and after the onset of the rash. People should avoid unnecessary visits to medical institutions and other places where the disease is easily spread.
The CDC once again appeals that vaccination is the most effective way to prevent measles.